Instructors

Cadu Francis

From Sao Paulo, Brazil
Started martial arts at the age of 7 with Judo
Started training Jiu Jitsu at age 14
At 19 years old he started coaching others
Over the years has trained with and learned from some of the best masters of Jiu Jitsu, such as: Master Saulo Riberio, Xande Ribeiro, Murilo Santana, Barbosa, and Rodrigo Minotauro
Received a bachelor degree in Business
Has taught fellow masters all over the world including in Australia and across Europe
Has substantial competition experience such as in Worlds, Pan American, and Brazilian Nationals
Started coaching Jiu Jitsu in the United States in 2009
Founded Jiu Jitsu Foundation in 2011 to accomplish the dream he always had of running his own academy

From Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Started her martial arts path at the age of 5, when she trained Judo at the Flamengo Athletic Club.
Started training Jiu Jitsu in 1995
Coaching since 2001
Experience in numerous competitions such as Worlds in Abu Dhabi and Nationals in Brazil
Has earned a Bachelor Degree in Physical Therapy, and a Bachelor Degree in Physical Education
Mom of two kids

Training Jiu Jitsu since 2014
Prior to coaching worked with kids with disabilities for 6 years as a tutor and a case manager.
Coaching Jiu Jitsu since 2017. Started as an assistant coach while finishing up degrees in education and special education.
Worked as program director since 2020 and in 2023 transitioned to a more on the mat role that helps other coaches develop

Years Training: 4

Favorite Move: Mata Leão

Fun Fact: Plays Dungeons & Dragons

Years Training: 10

Favorite Move: De La Riva

Fun Fact: Family is from Argentina

Years Training: 9

Favorite Move: Tripod Sweep

Fun Fact: Loves to sing

Years Training: 5

Favorite Move: Crucifix

Fun Fact: Is a pescatarian

Years Training: 5

Favorite Move: Bow & Arrow Choke

Fun Fact: Visited the white house

Years Training: 6

Favorite Move: Omoplata

Fun Fact: Is a powerlifter